Chicken Rice-A-Roni Casserole

4.67 from 3 votes

Chicken Rice-a-Roni Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a weeknight meal. This casserole only requires four ingredients and is a one-dish delight that will satisfy even the pickiest eater in your family.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 258kcal

Author: Gina Abernathy

Ingredients

2 pounds Chicken Tenders
Seasonings of choice I used garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder
2 (6.9 oz) boxes Rice-a-Roni
3½ cups Chicken Broth
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Place chicken tenders in a 13"x9" casserole dish. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
Pour 2 boxes of Rice-a-Roni on top of the chicken, reserving the seasoning packets.
Pour the chicken broth in a bowl and mix in the reserved seasoning packets from the rice.
Pour the chicken broth mixture over the top of the chicken and rice.
Add shredded cheese over the top.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes at 375 degrees.

Notes

Recipe Substitutions and Variations

- Chicken: Swap the chicken tenders for diced chicken breast, or even use a rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked turkey for convenience.

- Cheese: Feel free to experiment with different shredded cheeses like mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack cheese, or a Mexican blend.

- Broth: Swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth or chicken stock.

- Vegetables: Add some frozen peas or corn for some veggies.

To Store: Store the leftover chicken and rice-a-roni casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To Reheat: Microwave individual portions until warmed through, or bake in the oven at 350°F until heated thoroughly.

The nutrition values are just estimates. Use an online calculator for more information.

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